Bluffton, OH - The Panthers (16-18, 11-8 HCAC) traveled to Bluffton University for a Conference matchup, sweeping the Beavers.
GAME ONE
At The Dish
Hanover drew first blood in the third inning on an RBI single by Junior
Ben Morwick (New Palestine, IN). The second run came across in the eighth inning on a sacrifice fly by Senior
Josh Simpson (Bardstown, KY).
In extra innings, Freshman
Fox Spears (Danville, KY) came through clutch with a three RBI home run to aid in getting the win.
On The Bump
Senior
John Girard got handed the game ball to start the game and tossed eight hitless innings with ten strikeouts.
Josh Simpson got the call to close in the 10
th inning going three up three down.
GAME TWO
At The Dish
Freshman
Kadin Bush (New Albany, IN) got the first run across in the second inning on an RBI single up the middle. The Panthers tallied five more runs between the fifth and seventh inning.
In the ninth inning, Sophomore
Trey Pipenger (Richmond, IN) was able to keep his foot on the gas scoring two more runs with a hard hit ball down the line.
On The Bump
Sophomore
Wyatt Colvin got his ninth start throwing a complete game striking out two and allowing no runs.